British Gas profits up 11%
British Gas has announced its profits are up 11% from last year to £606m. Its owner Centrica, which also owns Scottish Gas, has announced its annual operating profits are up 14%.
Why should British Gas make any profit at all?
Some Twitter users questioned why British Gas needed to make a profit at all:
British Gas replied:
British Gas said any customers who required further help with their account should call 0800 048 02020.
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